Budhi Gandaki flash flood: Authorities estimate relief needs for 21 days
Summary
A flash flood on the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha has left at least five people unaccounted for, damaged homes, bridges, hydropower projects and schools, and forced large-scale rescue operations. Authorities have estimated 21 days of relief needs for affected households in Gorkha and Dhading districts.
Key Points
- At least five people remain unaccounted for after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River and triggered a major flash flood in Gorkha.
- The flood damaged bridges, hydropower projects, vehicles, houses, a school and drinking-water schemes across Gorkha and Dhading.
- The Army, police and Armed Police Force rescued 95 people, including nine foreign nationals, and deployed hundreds of personnel for search and relief work.
- NDRRMA estimated 21 days of relief requirements for Chumnubri, Dharche, Arughat and Tripurasundari rural municipalities.
